- Part time – 0.2FTE
- Fixed term – 2.5 years
- Bundoora Campus
About the position
A Level A Doctoral Teaching Assistant will work both independently and under supervision and is expected to contribute to the development of curriculum, assessment design, assist in the coordination of subjects, teach and support students as they learn, particularly at undergraduate level.
This specific role will require contributions to teaching in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics/genomics, biotechnology, biomedicine, and/or related fields.
In addition, a teaching focused academic will support the administrative functions of the discipline as well as undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in their discipline or broad science areas.
A teaching focused academic is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence in keeping with the La Trobe Teaching Excellence Principles and maintain a track record of excellence as evidenced by Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) surveys undertaken at least once during each 12-months of the fixed-term period, peer-review of teaching and through other evidence-based measures.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Active in PhD candidature for at least 4-months in the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment.
- Demonstrable advanced knowledge in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics/genomics, biotechnology and/or biomedicine, and general scientific knowledge.
- Evidence of effective time management.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 5th January 2025
Position Enquiries: Christine Hawkins, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Chemistry
Via email C.Hawkins@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Doctoral Teaching Assistantship-SABE-Biochem-CellBiology.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter,
- An up-to-date resume;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
